Electrician

Electrician

The electrician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Plant operations.

Starting Pay: $30 - $38/hr base pay + $2/hr night shift differential

Schedule: Night shift (7 PM – 7 AM), rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Rotation: Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then reverse the following week

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
• Exposed to high voltage electricity
• Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance

Physical Requirements

• Requires repetitive movement
• Requires walking
• Requires kneeling, crouching and stooping
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing